I wanted to review these two knives because I purchased them both at the same time. Superficially, they are very similar, being virtually identical in blade length and overall size.
Both are imported from China, and have G-10 scales. The Vex uses 8Cr14Mov, the Tenacious 8Cr13Mov steel. That's where the similarities end. The Ten. cost me $33, and the Vex $39. Not a huge difference, but significant at this end of the price spectrum.
The Ten's blade is a high-polish satin finish, the Vex has a grey-green finish to the blade as well as liners, which are not skeletonized to save weight, which is probably why the Vex comes in about .7 ounce heavier.
Both blades lock up very tightly, but the Spydie takes the cake on deployment, being much easier because of the larger hole placed higher on a wider blade for more leverage. When you have both side by side, you really appreciate how much better the Ten deploys. Slick!
Spydie is drilled on all four ends of the handle, whereas the Vex is tip down ambi. only. The grey green clip of the Vex is a little less visible than the brightly polished stainless of the Spyderco, so Vex wins there.
Overall, the Spydie wins on better ergos, fast, easy deployment, weight, and overall aesthetics. The Vex does get some points for being a sturdy knife with good fit and finish, but loses points for being more expensive, heavier, and not drilled for tip-up carry.
Both are imported from China, and have G-10 scales. The Vex uses 8Cr14Mov, the Tenacious 8Cr13Mov steel. That's where the similarities end. The Ten. cost me $33, and the Vex $39. Not a huge difference, but significant at this end of the price spectrum.
The Ten's blade is a high-polish satin finish, the Vex has a grey-green finish to the blade as well as liners, which are not skeletonized to save weight, which is probably why the Vex comes in about .7 ounce heavier.
Both blades lock up very tightly, but the Spydie takes the cake on deployment, being much easier because of the larger hole placed higher on a wider blade for more leverage. When you have both side by side, you really appreciate how much better the Ten deploys. Slick!
Spydie is drilled on all four ends of the handle, whereas the Vex is tip down ambi. only. The grey green clip of the Vex is a little less visible than the brightly polished stainless of the Spyderco, so Vex wins there.
Overall, the Spydie wins on better ergos, fast, easy deployment, weight, and overall aesthetics. The Vex does get some points for being a sturdy knife with good fit and finish, but loses points for being more expensive, heavier, and not drilled for tip-up carry.
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